Wood gliding bassinet

ABSTRACT

A wood gliding bassinet to impart a gliding motion to soothe a child occupant includes a frame and an infant receiving receptacle. In example forms, the frame is wooden and includes four legs for supporting the frame on a support surface. The infant receiving receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame such that the infant receiving receptacle is capable of gliding relative to the frame.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/395,158 filed Sep. 15, 2016, is acontinuation-in-part of U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No.14/722,691 filed May 27, 2015, which claims the priority benefit of U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,266 filed May 29, 2014,and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-provisional patent applicationSer. No. 15/259,981 filed Sep. 8, 2016, which claims the prioritybenefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/215,790 filedSep. 9, 2015, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by referencein their entireties.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to the field of children'saccessories and sleeping apparatuses for children and infants, and moreparticularly to gliding bassinets and other sleep or support accessorieshaving a gliding motion mechanism supported by a frame of wood or othernatural organic structural support materials, and to wooden frames orstructures for gliding bassinets for infants and children.

SUMMARY

In example embodiments, the present invention provides a wood framedgliding bassinet having a support structure and gliding motion mechanismproviding for allowing a side-to-side or front-to-back gliding movementto an infant receiving receptacle that is pivotally mounted to a woodenframe.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a wood gliding bassinetincluding first and second frame supports, a gliding assembly mounted toeach of the frame supports, and an infant receiving receptacleconfigured for moving in a side-to-side gliding motion relative to thefirst and second frame supports. In example embodiments, the glidingassembly includes a housing and a pair of glide arms, wherein the glidearms include first ends pivotally mounted to the housing and second endsextending therefrom. In example embodiments, the second ends of theglide arms pivotally mount at each end of the infant receivingreceptacle such that the glide arms remain substantially parallel toeach other throughout the side-to-side motion.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a wood gliding bassinetincluding a wooden frame and an infant receiving receptacle pivotallymounted to the wooden frame for swaying in a gliding motion. In exampleembodiments, the wooden frame includes first and second invertedU-shaped frame members. In example embodiments, a gliding assembly ismounted to each of the inverted U-shaped members.

In still another aspect, the invention relates to a wooden frame for agliding bassinet including a first inverted U-shaped member spaced adistance away from a second inverted U-shaped member, wherein each ofthe first and second inverted U-shaped members include a plywood layersandwiched between wooden veneer layers.

These and other aspects, features and advantages of the invention willbe understood with reference to the drawing figures and detaileddescription herein, and will be realized by means of the variouselements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appendedclaims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing generaldescription and the following brief description of the drawings anddetailed description of example embodiments are explanatory of exampleembodiments of the invention, and are not restrictive of the invention,as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wood gliding bassinet according to anexample embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wood gliding bassinet of FIG. 1,with the soft goods portion removed therefrom for better visibility ofthe frame and motion components.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the wood gliding bassinet takenalong line 3A-3A of FIG. 2.

FIG. 3B is a detailed cross-sectional view of a portion of the frame ofthe bassinet of FIG. 3A.

FIG. 3C is cross-sectional view of a portion of the frame of thebassinet of FIG. 3A according to another example embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 4 shows an end view of the wood gliding bassinet of FIG. 1 withdirectional arrows indicating gliding in a side-to-side motion.

FIG. 5A is an end view of the wood gliding bassinet of FIG. 4, showingthe wood gliding bassinet gliding in a first direction.

FIG. 5B is an end view of the wood gliding bassinet of FIG. 5A, showingthe wood gliding bassinet gliding in a second direction.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a wood gliding bassinet according toanother example embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to thefollowing detailed description of example embodiments taken inconnection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part ofthis disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is notlimited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parametersdescribed and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein isfor the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of exampleonly and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Anyand all patents and other publications identified in this specificationare incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, thesingular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference toa particular numerical value includes at least that particular value,unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressedherein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to“about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a rangeis expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular valueand/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values areexpressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it willbe understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

Generally described, the present invention relates to a wood glidingbassinet, which may be in various forms to impart a gliding motion tosoothe a child occupant. In example embodiments, at least a portion ofthe bassinet comprises an aesthetically pleasing and vibration absorbingwood frame and is configured to provide a gliding motion to an infantreceiving receptacle.

With reference now to the drawing figures, wherein like referencenumbers represent corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIG.1 shows a wood gliding bassinet 10 according to an example embodiment ofthe present invention. In example embodiments, the wood gliding bassinet10 comprises a support structure or frame 12 for supporting an infantreceiving receptacle 80 that is configured for gliding in a side-to-sidemotion for soothing a child or infant therein (see FIGS. 4-5B). Inexample embodiments, the side-to-side movement of the infant receivingreceptacle 80 is provided by input from a caregiver, for example, bypushing or pulling the infant receiving receptacle 80. In alternateexample embodiments, the bassinet 10 is configured to be powered by amotor and/or magnetic drive system, for example, which may be connectedto a 110V/220V wall outlet or other power source. Optionally, one ormore batteries may be provided for powering the motor and/or magneticdrive system.

In an example embodiment depicted in FIGS. 1-3A, the frame 12 comprisesa first frame support 14 and a second frame support 20 spaced apart fromthe first frame support 14 for supporting the infant receivingreceptacle therebetween and permitting the same to allow for aside-to-side, gliding movement. In example embodiments, the first andsecond frame supports 14, 20 are generally inverted U-shaped members,whereby the lower ends of each support 14, 20 are intended forengagement with a ground surface, or for example, to receive a casterwheel 34 or other wheel or foot component, and the upper end of thesupports 14, 20 are generally curved or arcuate and continuous toprovide for engagement with the infant receiving receptacle 80. Inexample embodiments, a shelf or basket 26 can be provided for spanningbetween the lower ends of the supports 14, 20 to act as a containmentarea for storing goods, blankets, etc. and for adding additionalstability to the frame 12. As depicted, the shelf 26 comprises agenerally rectangular tray comprising four angled surfaces 30 and aplatform or generally planar base surface 32. In example embodiments,each of the corners of the shelf 26 generally rest atop or provide forengagement with brackets 19 that facilitate the mounting of the casterwheels 34.

As depicted in FIGS. 2-3A, first and second gliding assemblies 40, 60mount to the upper end of the supports 14, 20, respectively, such thatthe infant receiving receptacle 80 can pivotally mount to glide armsextending from the gliding assembly mounts 40, 60. In exampleembodiments, glide arms 46, 47 extend from the first gliding assembly 40(generally downwardly and inwardly) and glide arms 66, 67 extend fromthe second gliding assembly 60 (generally downwardly and inwardly). Inexample embodiments, the glide arms 46, 47 are generally pivotallymounted within a housing 42 having an opening or channel 44 forpermitting movement of the glide arms 46, 47 therealong. In exampleembodiments, the glide arms 46, 47 are pivotally mounted to spaced-apartpivot couplings or pivots 50 defined within the housing 42. According toexample embodiments, one or more fasteners 52 can be provided forsecuring the gliding assembly mounts 40, 60 to the upper end of theirrespective support 14, 20. In example embodiments, the second glidingassembly 60 is generally substantially similar in structure andconfiguration, for example, comprising spaced-apart pivots that aresubstantially aligned with the pivots 50 of the first gliding assembly40. According to one example embodiment, one or more female receivers ofthe support 14, 20, which receive the fasteners 52 comprise a metalinsert with metal threads. For example, the insert can be generallycylindrical and fit within recesses of the supports 14, 20, and can bethreaded on an internal surface thereof for providing engagement withthe fasteners 52. According to one example embodiment, a glue oradhesive can be provided for permanently mounting the sleeves withintheir respective recesses.

In example embodiments, the glide arms 46, 47, 66, 67 are generallyspaced apart in a similar manner at both of the pivotal engagements asdescribed above. In example embodiments, the equally spaced-apart pivotsof the arms impart the infant receiving receptacle to glide in aside-to-side motion along a substantially similar horizontal plane.Thus, the mattress within the infant receiving receptacle (or floor 92thereof) remains substantially horizontal when moving in a side-to-sidemotion. In example embodiments, the glide arms, the upper support frame,and end frame members at each end of the structure define four barlinkages having a parallelogram configuration. U.S. Patent ApplicationPublication No. 2015/0342367, Ser. No. 14/722,691 is incorporated hereinby reference and discloses a cradling bassinet comprising an infantreceiving receptacle pivotally connected to a frame by swing arms forproviding a side-to-side gliding movement to the infant receivingreceptacle.

In alternate example embodiments, the glide arms can be configured asdesired, for example comprising at least some angle or relationship ofthe extensions of the glide arms relative to each other (e.g., to impartat least some marginal amount of swing), or the infant receivingreceptacle can be cantilevered wherein the rocking motion (either in aside-to-side or front-to-back configuration) is provided with a pair ofswing arms and a support frame. U.S. Patent Application Publication No.2017/0065101, Ser. No. 15/259,981 is incorporated herein by referenceand discloses an infant receiving receptacle having a central connectionhub for engagement with a coupling portion of a gliding swing mechanismallowing for removable attachment and adjustability thereto. In exampleembodiments, the support frame comprises wood or other desirablematerials (see below) to impart an aesthetically pleasing and shockabsorbing frame for supporting the swing mechanism, infant receivingreceptacle and infant to be received therein.

As depicted in FIGS. 2-3A, the first and second supports 14, 20 compriseupper frame sections 16, 22 and lower frame extensions 18, 24, andwherein the entirety of each support 14, 20 defines an inverted U-shapeor arch-like shape. In example embodiments, a sleeve or coupling 17 isprovided to couple the lower frame extensions 18, 24 to the upper framesections 16, 22. According to one example embodiment, the coupling 17provides a frictional fit sufficient enough to maintain engagementbetween the ends of the upper portion and the lower frame extension.According to another example embodiment, one or more clasps, clips,Valco buttons or clips, or other engagement or coupling features can beprovided for providing a secure and removable fitting engagement betweenthe ends of the upper frame sections and ends of the lower frameextensions 18, 24. According to another example embodiment, the lowerframe extensions 18, 24 can be pivotally mounted to the ends of theupper frame sections 16, 22, for example, such that at least somecompactness can be provided to the bassinet 10 or frame 12 thereof.Optionally, a bracket or other mechanism or hinge can be configured toprovide adjustment of the lower frame extensions 18, 24 to move the samebetween an extended and supporting position and a compacted and foldedposition. According to yet another example embodiment, at least one ofthe lower frame extensions 18, 24 can be translationally mounted to itsrespective upper frame section 16, 22, for example, to allow the lowerframe extensions to translate between an extended or supporting positionor configuration and a collapsed or retracted position or configuration.

As best depicted in FIG. 3A, brackets 19 are provided for mounting tothe ends of the lower frame extensions 18, 24, and an engagement pin orrod of the caster wheel 34 is received within a socket or femalereservoir formed by the bracket 19, for example to mount a caster wheel34 to each end of the lower frame extensions 18, 24. According toexample embodiments, at least one of the caster wheels 34 comprises alocking feature or lock 35 for locking the wheel(s) 34 to preventmovement of the bassinet 10 atop the support surface. When unlocked, thebassinet 10 can be easily transported atop a support or floor surface.In some example embodiments, all four of the caster wheels 34 arecapable of freely pivoting. In other example embodiments, only two ofthe caster wheels 34 are capable of freely pivoting, and the other twocaster wheels 34 are fixed. Optionally, the caster wheels 34 can beconfigured as desired. According to another example embodiment, only twocaster wheels 34 are provided, and the other end is supported by feetfor engagement with the support surface.

According to one example embodiment and depicted in FIG. 3B, the upperframe sections 16, 22 and lower frame extensions 18, 24 comprise a solidfinished piece of wood, for example which can be sanded, painted and/orstained as desired. According to another example embodiment as depictedin FIG. 3C, the upper frame sections 16, 22 and lower frame extensions18, 24 can be formed from molding a plurality of materials together, forexample, wherein the core material 18 a comprises plywood and the outerexposed layers 18 b comprise a wooden veneer. In alternate exampleembodiments, the core material 18 a comprises high density foam,fiberboard, or other filling material exhibiting structuralcharacteristics appropriate for the frame 12 of the bassinet 10. Inexample embodiments, any of the upper frame sections 16, 22 and lowerframe extensions 18, 24 can be formed by sandwiching the core material18 a between layers 18 b comprising a wooden veneer, for example in amold or other press and/or heat application to provide a desired sizeand shape. Further processing of the molded section or extension can beprovided as desired, for example, trimming or cutting, sanding,finishing with paint, stain or other clear coating or other outer layer,etc. In example embodiments, the wood frame components are fabricatedfrom one or more natural organic wood materials such as for example,birch, oak, maple, pine, ash, walnut, cherry, hickory, cedar, cypress,basswood, locust, sycamore, bamboo or other natural woods. In alternateembodiments, the wood frame components comprise at least about 80% woodand/or other natural organic plant-based materials having structuralsupport, resilience, toughness and vibration absorbing characteristicssubstantially similar or at least equivalent to those of natural wood,such as for example plywoods, laminates, wood-based composites,fiberboard, particle-board, flakeboard, etc. The wood frame componentspreferably also have outer surfaces or surface layers comprising naturalwood or presenting the appearance of natural wood, for exampleincorporating a visible woodgrain pattern and/or fibrous texture. Thewood frame components can be fabricated as continuously formed unitarycurved members, for example by steam bending, mold formed laminate orformed plywood, pressure forming, or other fabrication methods, or canbe fabricated by joining two or more pieces.

In example embodiments and as best depicted in FIG. 1, the infantreceiving receptacle 80 comprises a soft goods liner 90 that isremovably coupled to frame portions of the bassinet 80, for example,upper frame members 86, and is supported by lower support frame members84 (see FIG. 2). In example embodiments and as best shown in FIG. 2, afirst and a second end frame member 82 couple with the upper framemembers 86 and the lower support frame members 84. In exampleembodiments, the first and second end frame members 82 are generallyL-shaped for example wherein a base portion is provided for connectingto the ends of the lower support frame members 84 and for the pivotalconnection of the glide arms 46, 47, 66, 67, and an upper portion of theend frame members 82 are configured for engagement with the ends of theupper frame members 86. In example embodiments, the glide arms 46, 47,66, 67 pivotally mount to their respective gliding assembly 40, 60 in aspaced-apart and parallel configuration, and the lower inward extensionsof the arms 46, 47, 66, 67 pivotally engage with their respective baseportion of the first and second end frame members 82. Accordingly, eachglide arm pivotally mounts to its respective gliding assembly 40, 60 atone end and pivotally mounts to its respective base portion of the firstand second end frame members 82.

For example, according to one example embodiment of the presentinvention, the infant receiving receptacle can be configured for pivotalengagement with the glide arms such that the side-to-side glidingmovement of the infant receiving receptacle is converted to afront-to-back gliding motion by rotating the infant receiving receptacleabout 90 degrees such that first and second side frame members (e.g.,similar to first and second end frame members 82—not shown), which areattached to the sides of the infant receiving receptacle, pivotallycouple with the glide arms in a similar spaced-apart configuration asdepicted in FIG. 3A. According to another example embodiment, centralthe ends of the glide members can pivotally couple to a coupling portionfor providing removable and adjustable engagement with a centralconnection hub of the infant receiving receptacle. U.S. PatentApplication Publication No. 2017/0065101, Ser. No. 15/259,981 isincorporated herein by reference and discloses an infant receivingreceptacle having a central connection hub for engagement with acoupling portion of a gliding swing mechanism.

According to one example embodiment, the glide arms 46, 47, 66, 67 aregenerally spaced apart in a similar manner at both the pivotalconnection at the gliding assemblies 40, 60 and at the base portions ofthe first and second end frame members 82, thereby imparting the infantreceiving receptacle 80 to glide in a side-to-side motion along asubstantially similar horizontal plane. In this manner, the glide arms,upper support frame, and end frame members at each end of the structuredefine four bar linkages having a parallelogram configuration. Thus, themattress (or floor 92 thereof) within the infant receiving receptacleremains substantially horizontal when moving in a side-to-side motion,with minimal or no tilting of the child supporting surface.

In example forms, the soft goods liner 90 is generally formed from afabric or other textile-like material (with or without padding), whichmay comprise one or more portions formed from a mesh lining, forexample, to provide for allowing an infant or child therein to seethrough one or more walls of the liner. Optionally, the liner may beflexible (but not soft) like plastic or rubber with a living hinge orcomprised of multiple panels. Optionally, the infant receivingreceptacle may be formed from a rigid, bucket-style receivingreceptacle. The floor 92 of the infant receiving receptacle preferablycomprises a mattress formed from one or more panels that are foldablerelative to each other to allow the mattress to become compacted forstorage. In example embodiments, a canopy 94 can be provided forcovering at least a portion of the infant receiving receptacle 80. Inexample embodiments, the canopy 94 comprises one or more engagementfeatures for engagement with the upper frame members 86 and a canopymount 88. In example embodiments, the canopy mount 88 comprises agenerally rigid arm that is pivotally mounted to adjustment bracketsprovided on the upper frame members. In example embodiments, the softgoods liner 90 and/or canopy 94 can be removable and washed as desired,for example by hand manually or in a washing machine. In exampleembodiments, the fabric or other coverings or cases covering one or moreportions of the infant receiving receptacle can be removed therefrom andwashed as desired.

As depicted in FIGS. 4-5B, the infant receiving receptacle 80 is capableof gliding in a side-to-side motion for soothing a child or infanttherein. In example embodiments, the side-to-side movement of the infantreceiving receptacle 80 is provided by input from a caregiver, forexample, by pushing or pulling the infant receiving receptacle 80.According to example embodiments, the infant receiving receptacle 80 ofFIGS. 5A-B can be configured such that its maximum amount of travel in afirst direction is when an angle α is defined between the uprightportion of the end frame member 82 and the glide arms 47, 66 (see FIG.5A). In example embodiments, the angle α is generally between about 5-25degrees, for example about 15 degrees according to one exampleembodiment. Similarly, the maximum amount of travel in a seconddirection is when an angle α is defined between the upright portion ofthe end frame member 82 and the glide arms 46, 67. According to exampleembodiments of the present invention, the infant receiving receptaclecan glide such that the glide arms pivot between about 10-50 degreesbetween its maximum allowable travel in the first and second directions.According to one example embodiment where α is 15 degrees, the totaldegrees of pivot of the glide arms between maximum extension in thefirst and second directions (e.g., see FIGS. 5A-B) is about 30 degrees.

According to one example embodiment, a time-out feature can beincorporated into the bassinet 10, for example, wherein after a givenamount of time passes, the infant receiving receptacle 80 is locked tomaintain its centered position (see FIG. 4) and is prevented fromgliding in either of the first or second directions. Accordingly, abuilt-in timer and actuating rod or other lock movable to allow andprevent pivotal movement of the glide arms can be incorporated with thegliding assemblies 40, 60, or can be otherwise incorporated with thebassinet 10 such that an excessive amount of inactivity to the glidingof the receptacle 80 triggers a lock to prevent rotation of one or moreof the glide arms. According to example embodiments, the time ofinactivity to trigger the lock can be chosen as desired, for example,about 3-8 minutes according to one example embodiment. Optionally, theamount of inactive time required to trigger the lock can be chosen asdesired. According to another example embodiment, a secondary lock canbe provided with the bassinet 10 such that movement is prevented when aparent is not present. According to one example embodiment, a delay ofinactivity of 15 seconds or more causes the secondary lock to betriggered, for example, such that the receptacle 80 maintains itscentered position and is prevented from gliding. Thus, the secondarylock prevents movement of the receptacle 80 without a parent beingpresent. For example, according to one example embodiment, a trigger orother actuating portion or button can be provided for unlocking one orboth of the locking features.

In example embodiments, the wood gliding bassinet 10 is preferably easyto assemble and can be broken down such that packaging can be compactedand efficient. According to example embodiments, the receptacle 80 canbe substantially disassembled and in a similar manner with the frame 12,for example, wherein the entirety thereof can be packaged within a smallcube-like package. In example embodiments, a consumer can unpack the boxand assemble the entirety thereof. According to some example embodimentsof the present invention, the bassinet 10 can comprise one or moreadditional features, for example a speaker for playing music or naturesounds, a night light, vibration unit, or other child soothing orentertainment devices.

FIG. 6 shows a wood gliding bassinet 100 according to another exampleembodiment of the present invention. In example embodiments, thebassinet 100 is substantially similar to the bassinet 10 as shown anddescribed above. According to one example embodiment, the framecomprises a first frame support 114 and a second frame support 120. Inexample embodiments, the first and second frame supports 114, 120 aresolid inverted U-shaped members 116, 122, and a pair of supportconnectors 118 extend between the respective sides of the frame supports114, 120. According to example embodiments, a basket frame or support126 comprises tubes 128 and 130, and a coupling 132 positioned on aninner surface of each side of each support. In example embodiments,tubes 128, 130 can be configured for supporting a basket or tray orother shelf-like structure.

While the invention has been described with reference to exampleembodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that avariety of modifications, additions and deletions are within the scopeof the invention, as defined by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A wood gliding bassinet comprising: first andsecond frame wood supports; a gliding assembly mounted to each of theframe supports, the gliding assembly comprising a housing and a pair ofglide arms, the glide arms comprising first ends pivotally mounted tothe housing and second ends extending therefrom; and an infant receivingreceptacle for moving in a side-to-side gliding motion relative to thefirst and second frame supports, wherein the second ends of the glidearms pivotally mount at each end of the infant receiving receptacle suchthat the glide arms remain substantially parallel to each otherthroughout the side-to-side motion.
 2. The wood gliding bassinet ofclaim 1, wherein the infant receiving receptacle comprises a mattress,and wherein the mattress remains substantially horizontal throughout theside-to-side gliding motion.
 3. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1,wherein the first and second frame supports each define an invertedU-shaped member.
 4. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein thefirst and second frame supports comprise one or more solid pieces ofwood.
 5. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, wherein the first andsecond frame supports comprise one or more wood structures comprisingplywood and at least one laminated layer of veneer.
 6. The wood glidingbassinet of claim 5, wherein the plywood and/or veneer can be molded ina press to form a desirable shape and thickness.
 7. The wood glidingbassinet of claim 1, further comprising a shelf positioned below theinfant receiving receptacle and between the first and second framesupports.
 8. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, further comprisingone or more caster wheels for engaging ends from the first and secondframe supports.
 9. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 1, furthercomprising a washable soft goods liner for removable attachment with theinfant receiving receptacle.
 10. A wood gliding bassinet comprising: awooden frame; and an infant receiving receptacle pivotally mounted tothe frame for swaying in a gliding motion.
 11. The wood gliding bassinetof claim 10, wherein the wooden frame comprises first and secondinverted U-shaped frame members.
 12. The wood gliding bassinet of claim11, further comprising a gliding assembly mounted to each of theinverted U-shaped members.
 13. The wood gliding bassinet of claim 12,wherein a pair of spaced-apart glide arms pivotally mount to eachgliding assembly, and wherein the spaced-apart glide arms pivotallymount to end portions of the infant receiving receptacle.
 14. The woodgliding bassinet of claim 11, wherein the inverted U-shaped memberscomprise plywood and laminated layers of veneer.
 15. The wood glidingbassinet of claim 14, wherein the plywood and/or veneer can be molded ina press to form a desirable shape and thickness.
 16. The wood glidingbassinet of claim 10, further comprising a shelf positioned below theinfant receiving receptacle and between the wooden frame.
 17. The woodgliding bassinet of claim 10, further comprising at least two casterwheels mounted to the wooden frame.
 18. The wood gliding bassinet ofclaim 10, further comprising a washable soft goods liner for removableattachment with the infant receiving receptacle
 19. A wooden frame for agliding bassinet comprising a first inverted U-shaped member spaced adistance away from a second inverted U-shaped member, each of the firstand second inverted U-shaped members comprising a plywood layersandwiched between wooden veneer layers.